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somelady's review
5.0
This book is a quick and cute read. I love the illustrations that accompanied the advice and information on each page. The advice and information about what to expect at different stages were solid and concise. I like that the author lets new parents know there will be ups and downs, but they are not alone. In addition, the author encourages new parents to not let critics make them feel bad, to take some time for self-care, and to let their kids be true to themselves. Overall, this is a cute, funny, but relevant book for parents-to-be and new parents. Just FYI, I received this as an ARC and this is my honest review of the book.
mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Edelweiss in exchange of an honest review.
This was such a fun goth (maybe a dash of vampire/monster) parenting from baby to older child. I really loved the little nuggets of wisdom here and there and I love the diversity in parenting, white, Black, LGBT, thin and bigger. I also liked that there were a few monsters included, though that did confuse me, haha. I loved seeing the little kid grow up and stand between its very goth parents. Wearing pink whereas they wore black/gray, haha. And the illustrations that were all over were just so much fun and fitted the book perfectly. All in all, recommended!
This was such a fun goth (maybe a dash of vampire/monster) parenting from baby to older child. I really loved the little nuggets of wisdom here and there and I love the diversity in parenting, white, Black, LGBT, thin and bigger. I also liked that there were a few monsters included, though that did confuse me, haha. I loved seeing the little kid grow up and stand between its very goth parents. Wearing pink whereas they wore black/gray, haha. And the illustrations that were all over were just so much fun and fitted the book perfectly. All in all, recommended!
emilyyjjean's review
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Do I have a child?—no. Did I still love this book?—yes! It's funny, but also really informative. If I do ever plan on having children I will definitely reference some of these tips. I loved the illustrations, and I also really liked the humor that was thrown in.
I would recommend this book to any current, new, or potential goth parent! It would also make a great gift.
I would recommend this book to any current, new, or potential goth parent! It would also make a great gift.
bookswithbagel's review
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for giving an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Now, am I a parent? No. Am I goth? Also no. But man did I enjoy this cute and informative book about parenting little bats! The illustrations were adorable, the content made me laugh, and now I’m debating if the goth way is my way for raising little vampires. I had such a blast!!
mcgbreads's review
3.5
ARC review; thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the access to this!
I loooved the art style and illustrations, they're beautiful and one of my favorite things is the progression from childhood to adulthood at the end. The content itself started well, fun and cute, but then it started losing its spunk and I felt something switch off about the writing style, like the writer started struggling to maintain the same tone from the beginning and they just gave up. This is advertised for adults as much as for children to gift to adults, so I understand keeping it simple and easy to understand for children as well, but that doesn't explain why the writing style switched and it lost the essence/humor.
I loooved the art style and illustrations, they're beautiful and one of my favorite things is the progression from childhood to adulthood at the end. The content itself started well, fun and cute, but then it started losing its spunk and I felt something switch off about the writing style, like the writer started struggling to maintain the same tone from the beginning and they just gave up. This is advertised for adults as much as for children to gift to adults, so I understand keeping it simple and easy to understand for children as well, but that doesn't explain why the writing style switched and it lost the essence/humor.
kaylarage's review
4.0
Though I am not yet a parent and could be categorized as "soft goth" at best, I loved this. Super cute. Super spooky.
Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC.
Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC.
kaoticfabel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
4.5
This is such a fun twist to parenting books/ parenting guides. I love how the the Casey Gilly doesn’t take herself too seriously and presents something that is both fun and informative. I like the lists and the chapter covers.
Thank you, #NetGalley for the ARC. All words are mine. This review is for an uncorrected copy. #GothParenting
Thank you, #NetGalley for the ARC. All words are mine. This review is for an uncorrected copy. #GothParenting
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Graphic: Vomit and Blood
zydecovivo's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Gilly provides parenting tips beginning at the baby shower and going through to grandparenthood. While short and sweet, even I (someone who is, so far, only a dog parent), can see many nuggets of wisdom tucked between fun and humorous goth, emo, and punk references. Besides Gilly’s writing, Robinson’s illustrations show a variety of goth families of all shapes, sizes, genders, and expressions. I can almost guarantee anyone would be able to find someone like them in this book of less than 100 pages. She truly shows that anyone can be goth (and a parent). This is not a scientific text filled with the latest parenting theories, but is instead a general guide with gentle reminders for parents as they navigate raising a baby bat (or gremlin). It’s something I can see people picking up after a long day when they need a reminder that not burning the house down and getting their child to eat (even if it was just a bowl of pasta) is a victory.
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